Cisco Houston
Folk Singer

Cisco Houston Net Worth

Cisco Houston was a folk singer-songwriter born on August 18, 1918 in Wilmington, DE. He was well-known for his collaborations with Woody Guthrie, as well as his performances with Lead Belly and the Almanac Singers. He was an influential figure in the folk music scene of the 1940s and 1950s.
Cisco Houston is a member of Folk Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 18, 1918
Birth Place Wilmington, DE
Age 102 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 29, 1961 (age 42)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $6 million (2024)

About

Folk singer-songwriter known for his extensive work with Woody Guthrie. He also performed for the likes of Lead Belly and the Almanac Singers.

Before Fame

He learned how to play guitar in school and continued to ply his craft while traveling and working odd jobs during the Great Depression.

Trivia

He was mentioned in a number of songs by artists such as Steve Earle, Bob Dylan, and Tom Paxton.

Family Life

He grew up with three siblings. His real name was Gilbert Vandine Houston.

Associated With

He was close friends with Will Geer, and they first met Guthrie together.

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